59,000 people slept in shelters, of which 23,500 were children . Additionally 2800 other people slept on the streets and subways in the winter.
Support to the Bowery Mission on Bowery Street provided:
505,000 meals; 97,300 nights of safe shelter; 56,200 articles of clothing. Additionally 1200 at risk children were given a summer camp experience.
The reason you should contribute to the ‘Mission” in your town and City.